Overview
- The report finds Daniel Hay lacked clinical judgment, took shortcuts in assessments, and used inadequate or late consent processes, including cases involving hysterectomies without proper informed consent.
- Investigators recorded major concerns of harm for 48 women and some concerns for 68, with two cases of severe physical harm and three of moderate physical harm, and noted significant ongoing psychological impacts.
- Coverage reports differing case counts reviewed for 2015–2018, with one account citing 383 cases and others citing 325 cases plus 58 reviewed in 2019.
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton issued unreserved apologies and says it has introduced clearer consent procedures and tighter clinical oversight, with a pre‑2015 phase of the review approved to begin in the autumn.
- Derbyshire Police confirm a criminal investigation remains active with Hay interviewed under caution and no arrests, as police say publication was the trust’s decision following its legal advice despite earlier statements suggesting joint agreement.